Fixing your mouth to say yes to mother!

God's Boys will be good boys! "Son, would you please take the garbage outside and rebag it?" "No." I am not used to that from you. You are usually respectful and dutiful, without encouragements to do so. No explanation, no maam or other southern softening of the no. Just a plain no. I really didn't say anything and I won't say anything, unless it happens again. Disrespect of women, by men is a grievous thing. Disrespect of elders is an upsetting thing for a mother to bear to the throne of grace. I know that God can and will take care of your soul and correct your behavior, now that you are a man. That is not really my job. God's corrections can be very, very strong. I am learning to respond to the initial reproofs, before God has to pick my feet up and put them on the right path. I pray the former for you and not the latter. None but Jesus can do helpless sinners good and I am glad that his heart is toward us in our deepest need. I am praying for you, son!

Tools for rearing my grands, whenever...

God's Boys will be good boys!

You may not want to know what I think about the election.

God's Boys will be good boys!

I say I am grateful for the choosing of a Mike Pence as a VP pick for Mr. Trump. I feel that the center of the country is Indiana. He sounds like an ethical choice and a symbol of young hope. He seems like a man who attempts to keep his nose, hands and conscience clear, by the words others have said about him. This is a hopeful sign.

The war of ethics in politics is always the saga. Whether or not ethics or trustworthiness has any part in politics, is always the question. It is only for the stallwart. Those who, inspite of public opinion that they are unethical, keep their political machines well oiled. We will see, if we have devolved into that fatalistic perspective. We will see, if there isn't any hope for our system. Christ's Church is praying for the growth and hope. So we still may see something hopeful happen. Don't give up voting, because Bernie isn't running. Love you!

Boy, This world is not your home and "This Ain't Your Crown!"

God's Boys will be good boys! When joy comes into your life, {and I do hope many joys come}you must remember this: This ain't yo crown! I love you and I would have you look deeply into the joys of life and see the hand of God, lending them to you. It is the hand of God that prospers your way. It is the blessing of the Lord that makes one rich and He adds no sorrow with it.

You are blessed with a good and god-fearing disposition and this is a trust from God. Spend yourself and your mind and your endeavors with prudence, knowing that there is a beginning and an end to them all. Each gift that you have is spent wisely or foolishly. I pray for the preservation of your heart and mind. I pray for the engagement of your faculties in that which will build a better future for us all. Lay the hammer to the anvil of swords to plowshears and see what God can do with that kind of engagement. He alone knows how the world will be bettered with right perspectives attempting to live out faith.

Praise God with as much as you have and see if He doesn't inhabit your life. He will!

Graduation Day

God's Boys will be good boys!

God's blessings on your efforts, my good man!

You have just a few days until your associates degree is completed and you are counting down.  I am grateful for your example of perseverance and wisdom in pursuing your degree.  You are truly a gentleman and a scholar.  I am celebrating you, this mothers day.  I love you.

Getting ready for Graduation!

God's Boys will be good boys! What a good man you were to complete your coursework and not incur any debt for yourself! I am proud of your accomplishments and in awe of your austerity.

It is wonderful to hear you speak from your new educated self and watch you grow in gifts and graces. I am grateful that I have been blessed to see you grow. Love, Mom